[Cialug] Fiber Internet

[Nathan C. Smith]

>
> Qwest's service is available in some portions of WDM and is
> being built in Urbandale and Des Moines now. Information is a
> bit sparse on their exact plans.
>
> They aren't allowing 3rd party ISP's to use this network in
> any way other than reselling their service.

I wondered if it might be exactly this that was the reason they were pushing it: getting third parties off their "wire" and being more like a cable company.

I can't believe it is in West Des Moines though.  If you subscribe do they actually have to run new fiber to your house?


-Nate